Some people would argue that religious concerns were important in the setting of British North America. However, economic concerns were more crucial in establishing the Thirteen Colonies. Some reasons include the pursuit of land, the opportunity for fruitful work and nationalism. In the period 1607-1754, colonists were motivated by the possibility of owning land without sovereignty from the King. The enlightenment promoted the individual men.Thus leading people to want land for themselves without outer forces ruling over them.The appeal of land especially with the crowdedness of london.Prompt english people that were also oppressed from losing jobs and homes.To search for a better opportunity to make a living.individualism made people